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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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City announces new director of community development

May 18, 2017

Johanna Leonard was named Evanston’s new director of community development, the city announced in a news release Thursday. Leonard started working for the city in 2010 as an economic development coordinator...

“Paul’s Boots,” a 36-minute film, will be featured alongside 10 other environmentally focused productions at Evanston’s presentation of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival. The films are split between two dates, Friday and Feb. 24.

Wild and Scenic Film Festival highlights the human side of the great outdoors

February 9, 2017

On Friday, audiences will be able to take in breathtaking mountain views and run with herds of wild caribou — all from the comfort of north Evanston. The annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival will...

Summer resurfacing work to affect traffic on four street segments

June 20, 2016

Summertime marks a period of improvement for many, and Evanston is no exception. Beginning the week of June 27, the city will contract resurfacing work on four street segments, affecting traffic along...

Despite anti-immigrant sentiment from politicians, refugees continue migrating to state

April 6, 2016

Home to more than 2,400 new refugees from 29 nations that migrated in the past year, residents say Illinois has historically been an open and welcoming place for asylum-seekers and immigrants alike. “Illinois...

Fences span Sheridan Road in preparation for construction beginning Monday. Due to city water main improvements, traffic along Sheridan Road will be reduced from two lanes to one in each direction.

Sheridan Road reduced to one lane in each direction due to construction

January 24, 2016

Beginning Monday, Sheridan Road will only have one lane instead of two in each direction due to city water main improvements. The construction will last for several months and is expected to be completed...

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